Russians Reported Lost in Simoucheng Fight
Torio reports in reports from Simoucheng July 30 and 31 Russians suffered about 2000 dead and 2000 wounded as Japanese forces under General Kuroki attacked positions at Yushulikzu Yangtzuling and Makumenza. Japanese losses totaled 970 with 4 officers killed and 40 wounded. The Japanese captured guns shells tents and prisoners while recovering bodies and repatriating a Russian medical detachment.
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Torio
Simoucheng
Kuroki
Count Keller
Liaoyang
Anping
Yushulikzu
Yangtzuling
Pinling
Makumenza
Japanese Legation Reports Major Russian Reverses
Tokyo dispatches relay Kuroki and Oku summaries on July 31 and recent actions. Japanese forces claim heavy casualties for Russians at Yushulintzu and Tomuching with several field guns, rifles, and supplies captured. Japanese losses total 946 across engagements, with 40 officers among the dead or wounded.
Summer drinks for the children headline
A vintage catalog of summer beverages highlights Sanford's Ginger as a key ingredient. Recipes include Milk Ginger and Ginger Lemonade, Ginger Frappe, Switcher, Ginger Ice, Sanford's Egg Nog, Vichy Milk Ginger, and Cold Tea with Lemonade and Ginger. Each uses genuine Sanford's Ginger to boost healthful flavor.
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Sanford
American Girl to Marry British Minister to Chili
Miss Alice Blight of Newport New York and Philadelphia will marry General Lowther the British minister to Chili in a high profile international match. Lowther came to the United States five years ago as first secretary of the British embassy in Washington and will return to complete his diplomatic service before the autumn ceremony.
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Chili
Newport
Alice Blight
Atherton Blight
New York
Philadelphia
General Lowther
London
Blight
Gibson
United States
Washington
America
Diplomatic Corps
Reggie Vanderbilt Fined for Speeding in Newport
Reinald Vander bilt pleaded guilty in Newport on August 5 to speeding beyond the limit. He was fined $15 with $2.60 costs, total $17.60. The arrest followed a discrimination charge by J. M. Armstrong, who was also speeding and accused Vanderbilt of scorching. This was Vanderbilt's second offense, his prior fine having been $16.
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Newport
Reginald Vanderbilt
J. M. Armstrong
Vanderbilt
Millionaire's bequest of 2 million and advice
The will of George H. Laflin probated in Chicago leaves his three children a $2,000,000 legacy and a magnificent homestead. It also provides three pieces of counsel: be prudent in investments, avoid buying for the sake of price, and favor long term securities with steady, modest returns over high interest investments.
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Chicago
George H. Laflin
Darius Cobb Challenges Drinkers and Smokers on Birthday
Newton Highlands August 5 Darius Cobb artist and sculptor who has never used tobacco or liquor offers a durance test to those who have used them. He turns 70 tomorrow and will celebrate quietly at his Boylston street home with about 25 relatives including descendants of Sylvanus Cobb and well known spiritualist Eben Cobb.
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Newton Highlands
Darius Cobb
Malden
Boston
Judas
Christ
Pilate
Washington
Dorchester Heights
Longfellow
Corcoran Art Gallery
Cobb
Boylston Street
Sylvanus Cobb
Moscow
Samuel Tucker Cobb
Eben Cobb
Expect Kiowa Soon Float From Sunken Steamer
Submarine contractors say the Kiowa, sunk after February collision with the Admiral Dewey in the outer harbor, will be floated by late next week. Wreckers removed cargo worth nearly half a million and now seal hatches and plug stern holes to make her watertight for a seaworthiness check led by Captain Sorensen.
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Sorensen
Cobb plans woodland picnic if good weather arises
If the weather proves favorable, Mr. Cobb will host a woodland picnic near his home to celebrate. He notes that Darius Cobb’s twin brother Cyrus died two or three years ago, a detail that frames the occasion.
Girls Missing From Roxbury Two Local Teens Vanish
Jennie V. Ahern aged 16 and Elsie E. Connelly aged 18 residents of Roxbury have not returned since last Tuesday. Both worked at Plant Shoe Factory and left home together to begin work, but factory inquiry shows neither has been at work for over a week. Police and parents anxious as descriptions note Ahern with dark complexion in a dark skirt and light waist while Connelly wore a dark blue skirt a light waist with sailor collar and brow cap.
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Jennie V. Ahern
Elsie E. Connelly
Cabot Street
Weston Street
Roxbury
Ahern
Port Arthur Fire Radioed From Tientsin Outlook
Aug 5 reports say heavy firing heard from Port Arthur direction. Viceroy Alexieff remains at Mukden. Japanese sources hint Port Arthur fall within a week, but experts expect up to a month for final assault. About 100,000 Japanese troops are believed arrayed before Port Arthur.
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Tientsin
Paitasho
Port Arthur
Alexieff
Mukden
Woman Fights Angry Hornets at Abbot Court
Maiden Aug. 5 report: Mrs. Candida de Finis of Abbot Court and her two children Angelina and Frank were attacked by a swarm of yellow hornets. The mother used a blue gingham apron to shield the children and herself, saving the kids from harm while she sustained multiple bites to the face.
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Candida de Finis
Abbot Court
Angelina
Frank
Women Robbed in Cambridge At 151 Cambridge Street
Catherine and Elizabeth McCarthy sisters living at 151 Cambridge Street Cambridge were away yesterday afternoon when thieves entered their home and stole valuable jewelry and over $200 in cash. The McCarthy girls work at Riverside Bindery. upon return they found floors covered with clothes and glassware and all bureaus opened.
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Catherine
Elizabeth McCarthy
Cambridge Street
Cambridge
McCarthy
Riverside
Thieves Steal Lead Pipe and Fixtures in Malden
Malden on August 5 John A Powers reported to police the theft of about 200 pounds of lead pipe with stop cocks and fixtures from a building under construction at 360 Main Street. Police have no suspects or clues at this time.
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Malden
John A. Powers
Main Street
Wakefield Accident Victim Identified as Nellie McCann
In Wakefield on Aug 5 the woman killed by the Haverhill express at Dead Man's Crossing was identified as Nellie McCann a domestic for James H Bancroft of Elm Street. She was returning from her brother's home in Brookline when the accident occurred as relatives had not claimed the remains by late hour.
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Wakefield
Haverhill Express
Deadman’s Crossing
Nellie McCann
James H. Bancroft
Elm Street
Brookline
Malden Announces 1904 Tax Rate Reduction
Malden assessors set the 1904 tax rate at 16.50 per thousand reflecting a ten cent cut from last year. Citizens express satisfaction as the rate is reduced.
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Malden
French cruiser Dupleix visits Boston amid cordial exchanges
In President Roads the French cruiser Dupleix arrived late at night. Rear Admiral Rivet Captain Amelot and Lieutenant Aubrey toured the harbor and met officials including French consul D Bailly Blanchard. Mayor Collins and others arranged hospitality with Somerset Club Seamen's Friend Society and Tue luncheon at the Tavern next week.
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Dupleix
Boston Yacht Club
Rivet
Atlantic Division
Vaisseau Amelot
Jean Aubrey
Seamen’s Friend Society
Collins
President Roads
Major Oliver H Story to be Buried With Military Honors
WAKEFIELD Aug 5 The funeral of Major Oliver H Story inspector of rifle practice for the Second Brigade who died at his Lakeside summer home will be held tomorrow at Emanuel Episcopal Church at 8 pm. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery with military honors.
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Wakefield
Oliver H. Story
Lakeside
Emanuel Episcopal Church
Lakeside Cemetery
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Yushulintzu
Pyenling
Oku
Tomuching
Notman
Edward Osborne
St. John the Evangelist
Bowdoin Street
Springfield, Ill
Reggie Vanderbilt
Prince Albert
Nellie M’cann
UNION
Brockton
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Corona Colt
Washington Street
Summer Street
Hanover Street
Court Street
Washington St
Masa
Grandpapa Davis
Katharine Grace Brown
Henry G. Davis
BAY State
State St
G. C. Blake Whiskies
Maj. Story
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